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Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« on: September 17, 2009, 04:20:00 AM »
I got a .44 Magnum barrel Monday from Tim, Quickdtoo.  It was reamed to .445 Super Magnum, converted to a much longer extractor than the factory, and slugged to .433 grooves and .426 lands.  I put a 5 MOA TruGlo red dot on it, put it on paper at 25 yards, and took it out to 50.  It shot a very nice, tight 6 shot group with .44 Mag.; 3 240 gr. SWCs and 3 Hornady LEs.  The LE's were the best.  I then took a 7th shot with a LE and took the X out of the ten ring.  I had hoped for MOA deer, and got much more.  A very large "THANK YOU" to Tim.

I don't know if the LEs are the answer to accuracy with the older .44 Mag. barrels.  Has anyone here got any input on that?

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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2009, 04:29:14 AM »
That's really good news Pete, certainly encouragement for those members with the older barrels, good shootin too for an older guy!!  ;D

You're very welcome,

Tim
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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2009, 04:36:18 AM »
"Older Guy".  You should talk ;D

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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2009, 04:45:26 AM »
Tim, Thanks for adding my target.  I can't find the danged thing and I wanted to post a pic of the 7th shot in the clean second bull.  Older guys have problems remembering what they did with things ;D

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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2009, 04:50:13 AM »
Yeah, tell me about forgettin stuff!!!  ::)

I figured you mighta had problems attaching it, so I added it for ya.  ;)

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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2009, 05:38:45 AM »
OK Pete,

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I put a 5 MOA TruGlo red dot on it,

Based on this I'm gonna get one of those new fangled red dots but boy howdy it better work or its gonna be on then Pardner!  ;D

Been wanting one anyway but that is a nice group, recon my old 35 rem Marlin will do as well ?
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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2009, 06:04:07 AM »
Found the target.  It fell behind the monitor.  This is the 7th shot.  Sorry for the blurry pic, I'm new with my camera.

Oldshooter, I think you'll like it.  You shoot both eyes open, don't loose your target, and works great with old eyes.

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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2009, 11:34:58 AM »
That is plenty good for deer. Good Shooting Pete
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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2009, 12:19:36 PM »
Quote from: LaOtto222 on September 17, 2009, 11:34:58 AM
That is plenty good for deer. Good Shooting Pete

Yeah, the only competition shooting I do is against my wife, and she humbles me every time.

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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2009, 03:39:03 PM »
Good shooting Pete.  With a 5 MOA dot that is shooting very well.  I kinda like the red dots myself.  Sounds like ya better not get Patty PO'ed at ya.  DP
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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2009, 02:34:16 AM »
Nice shooting Pete!
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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2009, 02:55:50 AM »
Hey doublebass, Your signature line is lacking the .45-70, the .44, and the .357.  Ya need to address that situation ;D

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Re: Older .44 Magnum and accuracy with 225 gr. Hornady LEs
« Reply #12 on: September 18, 2009, 05:58:07 AM »
Quote from: petemi on September 18, 2009, 02:55:50 AM
Hey doublebass, Your signature line is lacking the .45-70, the .44, and the .357.  Ya need to address that situation ;D

Pete

I know, I think I want to start with the 45-70. I have to be prepared in case I get picked for the Moose lottery. ;D
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